In a fight decried by pundits and
observers alike, WBO welterweight belt holder and consensus pound for
pound #1 Manny Pacquiao showed why he was an overwhelming favorite in
a 12 round white wash against an aging Sugar Shane Mosley Saturday
night at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in front of a sold out crowd of
over 16,000 people. Those in attendance laid out their share of
boos, as Sugar Shane fought a mostly defensive fight, with Pacquiao
doing the stalking.

The first 2 rounds were your typical
feeling out process, but a straight left hand by Pacquiao in the 3rd
sent Mosley to the canvas. Dazed and somewhat confused, that punch
appeared to have convinced Mosley that he didn't want to engage the
way he promised leading up to the bout. For the remaining rounds,
Mosley moved away and seemed that he only wanted to last the
distance. He had his best moment in an unusual Kenny Bayless error,
scoring a knockdown off of a push and a trip. This only angered the
Pinoy puncher, as he went after Mosley aggressively. It was no
matter, Mosley wasn't going to get stopped. He also wasn't going to
win.

After the judges' cards were tallied,
Pacquiao was declared the winner by scores of 120-107, 120-108 and
119-108.

Afterward, Pacquiao would cite leg
cramps as the reason he was not able to have more offensive success,
and that he expected Mosley to go toe to toe with him. The only
question that remains is: who can give Pacquiao a challenge at welter
weight? There might be one person, but he's on vacation.

In undercard action, Mexican brawler
Jorge Arce rejuvenated his career with an upset win over previously
undefeated WBO 122 pound titlist Wilfredo Vazquez, Jr. After an
action packed affair chock full of action, a determined Arce scored a
stoppage victory at 55 seconds of round 12. He moved to 57-6-2, and
now has the option of continuing on fighting meaningful fights.